Appetizer for 4

Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry

Name: Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 7 oz korean potato starch noodles; 1 carrot; 1/2 onion; 2 scallions; 4 oz lean tender beef; 3 1/2 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms; 6 oz fresh spinach; oil for stir frying; salt; egg garnish - optional; 3 1/2 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds; black pepper to taste (optional)

$9.55for 435 minServes 4

Starch noodles, beef, mushrooms, spinach, and vegetables cook together with a sweet soy, garlic, and sesame sauce.

Photo: koreanbapsang.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.34Typical price
	Beef chuck roast, 0.25 lb$6.99/lb typical	0.25 lb	$1.75Typical price
	Mushrooms, 3.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	3.5 oz	$1.40Typical price
	Spinach, 6 oz$0.35/oz typical	6 oz	$2.10Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.55

Swaps

Swap beef chuck roast for pork roastabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSoy sauceSugar and brown sugarAsian sauces and pastesSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.39 per serving$9.55 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

7 oz korean potato starch noodles
1 carrot
1/2 onion
2 scallions
4 oz lean tender beef
3 1/2 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms
6 oz fresh spinach
oil for stir frying
salt
egg garnish - optional
3 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
black pepper to taste (optional)

Steps

Boil the noodles in water for 6 to 8 minutes, then drain them.
Stir the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
Slice the carrot, onion, scallions, mushrooms, and beef into thin pieces.
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet and cook the beef and mushrooms for 5 to 6 minutes, until the beef reaches 145 F.
Add the carrot and onion, then stir-fry for 4 minutes.
Add the noodles, spinach, scallions, and sauce, then cook for 3 minutes until the spinach wilts and everything is hot.

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